Alera Technologies, developer and manufacturer of Aleratec Advanced Optical Recording Solutions has announced a new generation of its Award Winning DVD/CD Duplicator Solutions.

Alera Technologies is introducing its new 1:3 DVD/CD Copy Tower Pro 16(tm) and 1:7 DVD/CD Copy Tower Pro 16, stand alone DVD/CD Duplicators that copy DVDs at up to 16x with no computer required. The new Aleratec Copy Towers include a fast 80GB Hard Disk Drive to store frequently used source material and to help assure the fastest possible copies. The new ``Pro 16'' also supports 8.5GB Double Layer recording technology so users can copy 8.5GB DVDs using Double Layer media. The distinctive ``professional black'' design fits perfectly in any environment, from the computer room to the Hollywood Studio.

``Prosumers demand the fastest DVD duplicating speeds and highest capacity. We are always pleased to respond and with our new DVD/CD Copy Tower Pro 16 family, the highest speed DVD duplicating products available, and with 8.5GB Double Layer support, an 80% per disc capacity increase over the present 4.7GB DVDs, we have successfully surpassed expectations,'' stated Perry Solomon, President and CEO. ``The ability to duplicate multiple DVDs at up to 16x increases the efficiency of the duplication process in all applications and Double Layer support expands the formats that can be duplicated. We have again cut duplication times in about one half and we can copy more types of discs.''

The 1:3 DVD/CD Copy Tower Pro 16 (Aleratec Part No. 260132, Ingram Micro SKU No. E30324) and 1:7 DVD/CD Copy Tower Pro 16 (Aleratec Part No. 260133, Ingram Micro SKU No. E30325) can make up to 3 copies or 7 copies, simultaneously, of a 4.7GB DVD in as few as 4 minutes at 16x DVD recording speed. With the low Estimated Street Prices of $1,199 for the 1:3 and $2,299 for the 1:7, the new DVD/CD duplicators are ideal for Prosumer, Corporate, Government and Education applications. The 1:3 and 1:7 DVD/CD Copy Tower Pro 16s incorporate a built in 80GB hard disk drive to store frequently used source disc images and the hard disk also maximizes copying stability especially in high speed copying operations. The Copy Tower Pro 16s can also make a quick copy of a DVD/CD, by just placing the master disc in any one of the DVD/CD Recorders, loading in blank media for the number of copies you want and pressing ``Copy''. The towers will sense the master disc and automatically make the copies.

The duplicator controller gives you the copy control flexibility your need. You can select multiple speeds for both Read and Write processes. You can prescan your source discs for optimum copy speeds. You can analyze discs showing the size, number of tracks and sessions. You have the power to select your duplication source. The back lighted LCD display reports the % complete and other status elements of each duplicator function. It is important to be able to see this information as the process is taking place. The display indicates when a process will be completed which is particularly useful in copying difficult to duplicate discs that cannot be copied at full speed.

Alera Technologies full line of DVD and CD recording and duplication solutions and accessories are featured at 4SURE.com, AAFES, Adorama, Amazon.com, B&H Photo Video, Best Buy, Buy.com, CDW, CompUSA, Global Computer, Insight, J & R, Mac Connection, MacMall, Mac Warehouse, Micro Center, NewEgg.com, Office Depot, PC Connection, PC Mall, PC Nation, Quill, QVC, Sears, Target, Tech Depot, Videoguys, Wolfe's, X10.com, and Zones, in addition to other leading retailers. Government and Education customers may purchase from Government and Education Specialists including AAFES, CDW-G, CompuCom, Daly Computer, EnPointe, Fed Tek, GCI, GE IT Solutions, GovConnection, GOVPLACE, Green Pages, GTSI, Horizon, Insight Gov, Manchester, Northern NEF, PC Mall Gov, Pomeroy, Sarcom, Shi.com, TIG and Unisys. All products are available to resellers through Bell Microproducts, DBL Distributing, Ingram Micro, Ingram Micro Canada, SED International, and WYNIT. Complete information available at http://www.aleratec.com